This five-week course starts with the basics of fly tying - tying the thread on the hook - and goes on to teach techniques for tying nymphs, streamers, and dry flies. During the five weekly sessions, students learn techniques for dubbing, ribbing, hackling dry flies, etc. Classes are limited to six students, which means a lot of time and attention for everyone. 

Course cost is $75.00. Students are responsible for supplying their own tying tools and materials. 

Fall 2007 schedule:

Course 1 - Wednesdays November 7, 14, 21, 28, and December 5

Winter 2008 schedule:

Course 2 - Mondays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, and February 5 (Full)

Course 3 - Thursdays, February 28, March 6, 13, 20, and 27

Course 4 - Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, 9, 16, and 23

This course will introduce students to techniques not covered in our introductory course. Students will learn the skills necessary for parachute posts, spinning deer hair, hair wings, dubbing ropes, dealing with peacock, and using CDC. Students are responsible for supplying all their own materials and equipment.

Course cost is $100.00. This course is limited to four students who will receive 10 hours instruction. Prerequisite: completion of an introductory course or proven ability to dub and hackle, plus an understanding of the importance of proportion.

Winter 2008 schedule:

Course 1 - Monday, February 25; Wednesday, February 27; Monday, March 3; and Wednesday, March 5 (FULL)

Course 2: Mondays, March 10 & 17; Wednesdays, March 12 & 19

Fall 2007 schedule:

Tuesday, November 6 and Thursdays, November 8, 15, 22, and 29.

Winter/Spring 2008 schedule:

Course 1 - Tuesday, January 22 and February 12, and Thursdays, January 24, 31, and February 7 (FULL)

Course 2 - Tuesdays, February 26, and March 4, 11, 18, 25

Course 3 - Tuesday, April 1, and Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24

If you've ever considered learning to fly fish, this course is an ideal introduction. You'll learn what this popular sport has to offer without having to buy your equipment first.

Students will spend most of one day in this two-part class. You’ll spend the morning session in a classroom environment learning about equipment, lines, knot tying, etc. We provide you with a lunch and then head outdoors for a dry land casting session, which allows students to concentrate on learning proper casting techniques.

By the end of the day, students will be able to cast 30 feet of fly line.

This is an excellent course for anyone who's never fly fished, wants to learn correct fly casting techniques, or has tried fly fishing a couple of times and wants to learn more before investing in the equipment.            

Introductory courses are limited to eight students with two instructors for the casting session. Course cost is $95.00 (+GST) per person. A $50.00 deposit is required when registering. 

2008 Schedule:

Email sales@fishtales.ca to register.

Spend a day walking and wading the Lower Bow with a member of Team Fish Tales. You'll learn nymph fishing techniques including single and double fly rigs, as well as some basic streamer and - weather (hatch) permitting - dry fly techniques. Learn how to "read the water" and about some hot techniques for various water conditions.

This is an ideal course for the novice angler or anyone else who wants to improve their fly fishing skills and gain experience on the mighty Bow River. It’s also a great way to combat the "I can’t catch a fish on the Bow River syndrome."

Students must have all their own gear including rods, reels, waders, and a license to participate in one of these classes. 

Classes are limited to four people. 2005 Course cost: $130.00 + GST. A $50 deposit is required when registering.

2008 Schedule: Coming soon

Private Lessons

Fish Tales is pleased to offer private casting and fishing lessons to individuals who want to improve their angling skills. Whether you want to improve your distance casting or get better at finessing fickle trout, a private lesson may be just what you need. Lesson fee is $35.00/hour.